Ballparks : A Panoramic History

This massive book provides a picture-packed look at what makes the current Major League parks, & some of the famous old ones, so special. It highlights what it is like to sit in the stands, stretch in the 7th inning, & watch the sun go down over a cityscape. Since Baltimore Memorial Stadium opened in 1954, 38 new ballparks have been constructed, several of which have already been replaced & demolished. The changes provide a fascinating glimpse at the game's evolution. Some qualities seem certain to endure. The perfect diamond, the lush turf, the intimacy between the players & the fans, the geographic landmarks. For 30 major league cities, there are few structures that better tell their story than their ballpark. Color photos. Oversize.Sandalow, Mark is the author of 'Ballparks : A Panoramic History', published 2006 under ISBN 9781422351888 and ISBN 1422351882.